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Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR

Lisa Napoli
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Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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Lisa Napoli

Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR by Lisa Napoli chronicles the impactful careers of four pioneering women—Susan Stamberg, Linda Wertheimer, Nina Totenberg, and Cokie Roberts—who shaped National Public Radio (NPR). The book explores their professional journey, challenges, and contributions that transformed the landscape of American journalism.

Informative

Inspirational

Nostalgic

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,986 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Lisa Napoli's Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie is praised for its engaging narrative and thorough research, celebrating the pioneering women of NPR. Readers appreciate the rich historical context and insights into broadcasting. Some critiques mention a lack of depth in certain areas, but overall, the work is a compelling tribute to influential journalism figures.

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Who Should Read Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR?

Readers who enjoy She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey or The Good Girls Revolt by Lynn Povich will appreciate Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie for its compelling look at pioneering women in journalism, their impact on NPR, and the challenges they overcame to shape media history.

4.1

4,986 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 1970s

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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